Bilingual/ESL Teacher Assistant (Grade: K-6)

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

398d • $28,076 - $35,076 • Remote

About The Position

The Bilingual/ESL Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing instructional assistance to students in grades K-6. This role involves preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom order, and supervising students during various activities. The assistant plays a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment and ensuring that students' needs are met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Bilingual skills in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED